Not in a AD but i used a column out of a 1987 monte carlo and it works nice. no problem with the small wheel on manual steering, only would be helpfull in a small parking space, i just park out a little bit and walk.
although in smaller old trucks i've found that a tilt is not really needed unless you are a "big, fluffy" kind of guy.in a car yes.
be carefull of Inexpensive or "cheap" aftermarket columns, some are for show and arent very good on the road. you get what you pay for.
daren